STANDARDS INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL MACHINE INTELLIGENCE ASSETS · sigmainstitute.org

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 9, 2026 · Last Updated: June 9, 2026

1. Introduction and Scope

The Standards Institute for Global Machine Intelligence Assets ("SIGMA Institute," "we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at sigmainstitute.org (the "Site") and provides the SIGMA Standard and related services (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our Site or use our Services.

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, researchers, developers, and any other individuals who access or use our Site or Services ("you" or "your"). By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site or use the Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Contact information, such as name, email address, and organization affiliation, when you contact us, sign up for communications, or apply for developer grants
Communications you send us, including inquiries, feedback, and support requests
Information submitted when participating in community forums, discussion channels, or governance processes related to the SIGMA Standard
Wallet addresses or blockchain identifiers you voluntarily disclose in connection with the SIGMA Standard or developer grant programs

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

Log data: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
Device information: hardware model, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
Cookies and similar tracking technologies: session cookies, persistent cookies, pixel tags, and web beacons (see Section 5 for more detail)
Usage data: clickstream data, search queries within the Site, and interaction with Site features

2.3 Blockchain and On-Chain Data

Transactions on the Solana blockchain are public by design. If you interact with $SIGMA tokens or the SIGMA Standard smart contracts, those transactions are recorded on a public, immutable ledger. We do not control and are not responsible for on-chain data. Your public wallet address and transaction history are permanently and publicly visible on the Solana blockchain, regardless of any action we take.

2.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including analytics providers, social media platforms where you publicly discuss the SIGMA Standard, and blockchain analytics tools used for compliance and security purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and Services
To respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests
To send administrative communications, including updates to this Privacy Policy or our Terms of Service
To send newsletters, developer updates, or community communications where you have opted in
To evaluate and process applications for ecosystem and developer grants
To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions, abuse, and other illegal activities
To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
To conduct research and analytics to understand how the Services are used and to improve them
To protect the rights, property, and safety of SIGMA Institute, our users, and the public

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without your consent or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA, UK, and Switzerland)

If you are located in the European Economic Area ("EEA"), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal information on the following legal bases under applicable data protection law:

Performance of a contract: processing necessary to provide the Services you have requested
Legitimate interests: processing for our legitimate business interests, including improving the Services, preventing fraud, and ensuring network security, where those interests are not overridden by your rights
Legal obligation: processing necessary to comply with applicable law
Consent: processing based on your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent, which you may withdraw at any time

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your interactions with the Site. Types of cookies we use include:

Strictly necessary cookies: essential to enable basic functions and security features of the Site
Analytical/performance cookies: allow us to recognize and count visitors and understand how visitors move around the Site
Functionality cookies: used to recognize you when you return to the Site and enable personalized features

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of portions of the Site. We honor browser Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers: with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site and Services, bound by confidentiality obligations
Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or other governmental or legal process
Protection of rights: to protect the rights, property, or safety of SIGMA Institute, our users, or the public as required or permitted by law
Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of our assets, provided the successor entity agrees to honor this Privacy Policy
With your consent: in any other circumstances with your prior written consent

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Note that on-chain blockchain data is permanently retained by the public Solana ledger and is outside our ability to delete or modify.

8. International Data Transfers

SIGMA Institute operates globally. If you are located outside the jurisdiction in which our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in a country with data protection laws that may differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal data, including standard contractual clauses approved by relevant data protection authorities.

9. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit, access controls, and regular security reviews.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to notify us immediately of any suspected unauthorized use of your account or breach of security.

10. Your Privacy Rights

10.1 General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal information:

Right of access: to obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to rectification: to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Right to erasure: to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to restriction of processing: to request that we limit how we use your personal information
Right to data portability: to receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object: to object to processing of your personal information based on our legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, to withdraw that consent at any time

10.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of the rights described above, please contact us on X at @sigma_standard. We will respond to your request within the time periods required by applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

10.3 California Residents

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"), including the right to know, the right to delete, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right to non-discrimination. To submit a verifiable consumer request, please contact us on X at @sigma_standard.

11. Children's Privacy

The Site and Services are not directed to children under the age of 13, or under 16 where applicable under local law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us on X at @sigma_standard.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or blockchain explorers. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page with a revised Last Updated date. For material changes, we will provide more prominent notice, such as by email or a notice on the Site prior to the change becoming effective.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Standards Institute for Global Machine Intelligence Assets
Website: sigmainstitute.org
X: @sigma_standard